It's that time again: No, not high-school graduation, but Microsoft's buy a PC, get an Xbox offer.

Beginning May 20 in the U.S., students who buy a qualifying Windows PC worth $699 or more at participating retailers can get a 4GB Xbox 360 console for free, just like last year, Microsoft said. Canadian customers can also pay $500 or more for a PC, then get the same console for free as well.

Note that students will have to provide student identification before the retailer will honor the offer, so prospective students would be well-advised to check out the offer at the retailer itself.

Participating retailers in the U.S. include Best Buy, Dell.com, Fry's Electronics, HPDirect.com, Microsoft Stores, and NewEgg.com. In Canada, they include Best Buy, Dell.ca, Future Shop, Staples, and The Source.

"With all the hard work students put in for their classes in college, they need some downtime, right?" Brandon LeBlanc, a communications manager for Microsoft, wrote on the company's official blog. That's where the Xbox 360 comes in! To blow off some steam, you can just hop on Xbox Live and play some Halo with friends and family far away or just down the hall. Could be a great way to blow off steam and relax after a long day full of studying and classes. And this fall, Halo 4 hits  which you can now pre-order today! And the Xbox isn't just for gaming  students will be able to enjoy a variety of entertainment options, including streaming movies and TV shows, sports, music and more!"

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